Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

There’s nothing quite like delicious, crispy zucchini fries fresh from the air fryer. This recipe brings together the goodness of fresh zucchini and the rich flavor of parmesan cheese for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional french fries.

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a side dish, these zucchini fries are sure to be a hit.

Here’s how You’ll Make my Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries:

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Fries:

• 2 medium zucchini

• Avocado oil spray

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 3/4 teaspoon paprika

• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Ranch:

• 3/4 cup plain whole milk, full-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon chives, chopped

• 1 teaspoon dill, dried

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

2. Prepare the zucchini: Cut the zucchini into long, thin strips resembling fries.

3. Prepare the wet and dry mixtures:

1. • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.

   • In another shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

4. Coat the zucchini: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray. Dip the zucchini fries into the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining zucchini until all pieces are coated.

5. Air fry: Cook at 400°F for 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

6. Make the Ranch Dip: While the zucchini fries are cooking, mix all the ranch dip ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

7. Serve immediately with the homemade ranch dip or your favorite dipping sauce!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

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Crispy air fryer zucchini fries are a delicious, healthy alternative to French fries. This quick and easy method for making zucchini fries in the air fryer means less mess, less calories but just as much flavor!

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 7 Min
• Cook Time: 18 Min
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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• 2 medium zucchini
• Avocado oil spray

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, beaten

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
2. Cut the zucchini into long, thin strips resembling fries.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray. Dip the zucchini fries into the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining zucchini until all pieces are coated.
5. Cook at 400°F for 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
6. While the zucchini fries are cooking, mix all the ranch dip ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
7. Serve immediately with the homemade ranch dip or your favorite dipping sauce.